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The Beggar Maid

Music: Gilad HessegLyrics: Edward Burne-Jones and Lord Alfred Tennyson(Adapted Version)Her arms across her breast she laid;She was more fair than words can say;Barefooted came the beggar maidBefore the king Cophetua.Her arms across her breast she laidIn robe and crown the king stept down,To meet and greet her on her way;‘It is no wonder,’ said the lords,‘She is more beautiful than day.’ As shines the moon in clouded skies,She in her poor attire was seen;One praised her ankles, one her eyes,One her dark hair and lovesome mien.

So sweet a face, such angel grace,In all that land had never been.Cophetua sware a royal oath:‘This beggar maid shall be my queen!’